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Add 63/12 and 70/50

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

63/12 + 70/50 is 133/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   63/12 = 63 × 25/12 × 25 = 1575/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/300 + 420/300 = 1575 + 420/300 = 1995/300
5. 1995/300 simplified gives 133/20
6. So, 63/12 + 70/50 = 133/20
   In mixed form: 613/20

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